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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.94, 33,232.95 and 13,470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.94, 33,232.95 and 13,470.75 is: 18,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.94 : 33,232.95 = 13,470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.94/33,232.95 = 13,470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.94x = 33,232.95 × 13,470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.94x = 447,672,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,672,761.21/24,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.34

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